Bradenton home prices fall as buyers gain negotiating power

For Amy Bien, showing a home to a potential buyer means highlighting the things that could make it stand out, from the kitchen to the backyard and pool.For James Riggs, a homeowner in Palmetto, the question right now isn't what he wants in his next Florida home. It's whether he can sell the one he has."We're going into the holidays, and that's the absolute worst time to put a house on the market," Riggs said.Riggs lives off Moccasin Wallow Road in Palmetto. He said the area has changed significantly since he moved there and that the rising costs associated with owning his home are among the reasons his family has decided to sell."It's just the cost of living continues to grow," Riggs said. "Outpacing my ability to, to really stay here."WATCH NOW: Bradenton home prices fall as buyers gain negotiating power Bradenton home prices fall as buyers gain negotiating powerRiggs told Tampa Bay 28 that his property taxes, homeowners insurance and HOA fees have all increased since he moved into th